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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.60, 533.54 and 229.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.60, 533.54 and 229.33 is: 316.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.60 : 533.54 = 229.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.60/533.54 = 229.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.60x = 533.54 × 229.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.60x = 122,354.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,354.91/386.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.49

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